FC Dallas vs Los Angeles FC – Match Preview

The Major League Soccer season kicks off with FC Dallas hosting Los Angeles FC at Toyota Stadium. The match is on Saturday, September 22nd, starting at 00:30 GMT. FC Dallas is currently 19th, with 34 points from 29 games. Los Angeles FC is in 6th place, with 49 points from 28 matches. Both teams are eager for a win to impact their campaigns significantly.

FC Dallas – Form

FC Dallas has shown mixed results recently. Their last match on September 19 against Real Salt Lake ended in a 3:2 defeat. Before that, they had a goalless draw with Vancouver Whitecaps on September 8. This result ended their streak of conceding in away matches. On September 1, they lost 2:3 to Colorado Rapids at home. This loss ended an 11-game unbeaten streak against the Rapids.

Los Angeles FC – Form

Los Angeles FC has struggled on the road recently. They lost 4-2 to LA Galaxy on September 15th. The match on September 8th against Houston Dynamo FC ended in a goalless draw. This halted their 13-match scoring streak in away games. On September 1st, they lost 2-0 to Houston Dynamo FC. The defeat on September 15th was unexpected, adding unpredictability to their form.

FC Dallas – Los Angeles FC – Head to Head

The last game between these two was on June 2, 2024. Los Angeles FC won 1:0. In their last 10 games, FC Dallas won 3 times, while Los Angeles FC won 6 times. This shows Los Angeles FC’s dominance. At Toyota Stadium, both teams scored in 4 of the last 5 matches. FC Dallas conceded in 10 of their last 11 matches against Los Angeles FC. The goal tally often stayed under 3.5 in 9 of the last 11 matches.

FC Dallas – Los Angeles FC – Standings

The standings show a clear contrast between FC Dallas and Los Angeles FC. FC Dallas is 19th, struggling to meet pre-season expectations. Los Angeles FC is 6th, aligning with their top contender forecast. With a 15-point gap, Los Angeles FC aims to secure their position. FC Dallas is fighting to regain pride in front of their supporters.

FC Dallas vs Los Angeles FC – Top scorers

Petar Musa leads the attack for the home team with 14 goals. Jesus Ferreira and Paul Arriola follow with 5 and 4 goals, respectively. Nkosi Tafari and Patrickson Delgado each added 3 goals. For the away team, Denis Bouanga has 17 goals. Mateusz Bogusz contributed 14 goals. Cristian Olivera, Timothy Tillman, and Kei Ansu Kamara have 5, 4, and 3 goals, respectively.

FC Dallas vs Los Angeles FC – Full-Time Betting

Los Angeles FC is the favorite with odds at 2.15 for an away win. FC Dallas’s victory stands at 3.30, and a draw at 3.50. Los Angeles FC is more likely to win, based on recent form and head-to-head stats. Alternative betting markets offer various odds for different outcomes.

The “halftime-fulltime” option and “draw-no-bet” for Los Angeles FC are worth considering. The “double-chance” market also provides a safety net for bettors.

FC Dallas vs Los Angeles FC – Over/Under Betting

The odds for “Over 2.5” goals are at 1.70, and “Under 2.5” at 2.10. Historical data shows fewer goals in their encounters. Both teams have shown they can score, making “Over 2.5” an interesting option for bettors.

FC Dallas vs Los Angeles FC – BTTS Betting

The odds for “BTTS: Yes” are at 1.615. This suggests a moderate chance of both teams scoring. Considering the offensive capabilities of both sides, “BTTS: Yes” seems plausible. However, “BTTS: No” at 2.20 could appeal to those expecting a tighter game.

FC Dallas vs Los Angeles FC – Prediction